[mike0910]

I plan on getting my CPA and then doing a full time job in the private/corporate industry, where the hours aren’t as bad. I also want to do side jobs or part time work as a CPA by finding clients and providing some form of service. I think I could charge $100-$200 per hour (my professors have told me I could charge even more depending on the service). But how many hours should I spend with one client and what types of services could I provide? I know there’s no guarantee that I’ll have clients all the time, but I’d prefer to work at least 25 hours per month with my side job. Is this realistic? And how do I get started?

Also, I’m completely clueless on this topic, but where do I find clients anyway? I have lots of friends and family members that need CPAs, but how else can I get clients?

[taxgeek83]

@mla – Also good to know! Worth it to get it on the resume though I guess – and see if the employer will pay for it going forward should she get hired. Any other way to become “Quickbooks” certified out there without necessarily being a ProAdvisor? I've seen training, but have not come across any other certifications. Looking for the least expensive route to getting a foot in the door.

[How many letters do you need]

ProAdviser comes with a ton of other benefits as well. The certification and classes are free (once you pay the 500 annual of course) and the higher you are certified the greater discounts you get for your clients. They also put you in a directory so you get good marketing. I've thought about doing it for one year with minor marketing on the side and see what floats. If it's worth it I might make it a regular thing.

MBA,CMA,CPA, CFF?, ABV?

[Anonymous]

Try online websites . Odesk elance freelance are some i know of .

In the beginning you might feel difficult being hired . Once you have completed few project and built trust . Your will have options to choose from .

Hope that helps .

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